Governing Body

Governing Body Newman School

Structure and Remit - The Function of the Governing Body

The remit of the Governing Body includes the following core functions:

Ensuring that the vision, ethos and strategic direction of the school are clearly defined

Ensuring that the head teacher performs his or her responsibilities for the educational performance of the school

Ensuring the sound, proper and effective use of the school’s financial resources

In exercising their functions the Governing body agrees to:

Act with integrity, objectivity and honesty and in the best interests of the school

Be open about the decisions they make, actions taken and be prepared to explain their decisions and actions to interested parties.

The governing body will appoint a clerk with a view to ensuring their efficient functioning and must have regard to advice from the clerk as to the nature of the governing body’s functions.

The Head Teacher’s responsibilities include:

The internal organisation, management and control of the school

The educational performance of the school

The head teacher is accountable to the governing body for the performance of all his or her responsibilities

The head teacher must comply with any reasonable direction of the governing body.

Name

Role(s)

Date Appointed

Term of Office

Stepped Down

Appointed By

Gillian Knight:Co-Opted Governor

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Chair of the Full Governing Body Meetings

Resources Committee

10/11/2014

09/11/2018

n/a

Governing Body

Paul Silvester:Headteacher

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Resources Committee

School Improvement Committee

n/a

n/a

n/a

Headteacher

David Bridge:

Co-Opted Governor

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Resources Committee

10/11/2014

09/11/2018

n/a

Governing Body

Mr Bowers:

Parent Governor

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School Improvement Committee

10/11/2014

09/11/2018

n/a

Parents

I became a Governor at Newman School 5 years ago. As a parent of a child at the School I am passionate about what it can offer to children with Special needs in a secure and nurturing environment.

I worked as a homeless worker for 16 years and now as a volunteer for South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and I am a qualified sign reader. I am actively involved in a Charity in Africa and I am continually raising funds to improve lives through the project.

I feel that my skills and passion for the School enable me to be focused in helping the Governing Body to carry out its remit and add value to the School in improving outcomes for our children.

Mr Watson:Staff Governor

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School Improvement Committee

10/11/2014

09/11/2018

n/a

Staff

Will Harrison:

Co-Opted Governor

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Chair of Resources Committee

10/11/2014

09/11/2018

n/a

Parents

I joined the Governing Body in 2013 and am now chair of the Resources Committee. I play an active role in supporting the Governing Body. In my professional life I am an accountant and bring a wealth of expertise in financial management and leadership, which I use to help the Headteacher and Senior leaders deliver excellent quality teaching and achieve the best posssible outcomes for our children

Sue Beevers:Co-Opted Governor

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School Improvement Committee

10/11/2015

09/11/2018

n/a

Governing Body

I became a Governor at Newman in October 2014 having previously worked at the school as Modern Languages and Music Teacher until I retired in July 2014. I sit on the School Improvement Committee and have recently taken on Governor with responsibility for NAR.

I am totally committed to the precept that all children deserve the opportunity to have an education that will stimulate and enrich their lives. As a teacher I was able to be involved in the teaching and learning of the pupils and, although I have now retired, I still want to be part of the process that enables young people to develop into confident, well rounded and responsible adults. In my role as Governor I feel that I can bring experience and huge enthusiasm to support the continuing and future success of Newman School.

Stephen CooperLA Governor

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11/01/2017

10/01/2021

n/a

Governing Body

Joanna HedgeCo-Opted Governor

08/03/2017

07/03/2021

n/a

Governing Body

Lucy DaltonStaff Governor

10/05/2017

09/05/2021

n/a

Staff

Heather BarnettCo-Opted Governor

14/06/2017

13/06/2021

n/a

Governing Body

Josephine Ward

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